How To Make A Live Wallpaper

Creating a live wallpaper can add a personal touch to your iPhone, allowing your device to express your style. Whether you want to use a video, a Live Photo, or create a unique wallpaper, this guide will walk you through the process.

1. Using Live Photos

A. Taking a Live Photo

  1. Open Camera App: Launch the Camera app on your iPhone.
  2. Enable Live Photos: Make sure the Live Photo feature is turned on. You can toggle it by tapping the circular icon at the top of the screen.
  3. Capture a Moment: Frame your shot and press the shutter button. Live Photos capture 1.5 seconds of video before and after you take the photo.

B. Setting a Live Photo as Wallpaper

  1. Open Photos App: Go to the Photos app.
  2. Select Live Photo: Find and select the Live Photo you want to use.
  3. Tap Share: Tap the Share icon (square with an arrow) at the bottom left.
  4. Use as Wallpaper: Scroll down and select Use as Wallpaper.
  5. Set Live Photo: Adjust the photo as needed, then tap Set.
  6. Choose Display Option: Select Set Lock Screen, Set Home Screen, or Set Both to apply your Live Photo as wallpaper.

2. Using Videos

A. Converting a Video to Live Photo

  1. Use a Third-Party App: Download an app that can convert videos to Live Photos, such as intoLive.
  2. Open the App: Launch the app and select the video you want to convert.
  3. Edit the Video: Trim the video to your desired length (up to 30 seconds) and adjust the settings as needed.
  4. Create Live Photo: Tap on Create or Save to convert the video into a Live Photo.

B. Setting the Video as Wallpaper

  1. Follow Steps from Using Live Photos: Once the video is converted, go to the Photos app.
  2. Select the New Live Photo: Find the Live Photo created from the video.
  3. Set as Wallpaper: Follow the same steps to set it as your wallpaper as described in section 1B.

3. Customizing Your Live Wallpaper

A. Using Graphic Design Apps

  1. Download a Design App: Apps like Canva or PicsArt allow you to create custom images.
  2. Create a New Project: Open the app and create a new project with the dimensions of your iPhone screen.
  3. Design Your Wallpaper: Add elements, text, and images to customize your wallpaper.
  4. Export as Live Photo: Use an app like intoLive to convert your static design into a Live Photo.

B. Set Custom Live Wallpaper

  1. Use the Same Steps as Before: Once your custom Live Photo is ready, go to the Photos app.
  2. Set as Wallpaper: Follow the same process to set your custom design as wallpaper.

Conclusion

Making a live wallpaper for your iPhone is a fun way to express your individuality. Whether you use a Live Photo, convert a video, or create a custom design, your new wallpaper will add a dynamic touch to your device. Enjoy personalizing your iPhone with unique live wallpapers that reflect your style!